How far is it from Ape to Ludza?

The distance between Ape and Ludza is 157 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ape to Ludza?

The drive from Ape to Ludza takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Ape to Ludza?

The fastest route from Ape to Ludza covers 157 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Ludza from Ape?

Ludza lies roughly to the south-east of Ape.

Which roads does the route from Ape to Ludza follow?

The drive from Ape to Ludza mainly follows P43, P45, P49.

Which towns do you pass between Ape and Ludza?

Towns on the route from Ape to Ludza include Jaunlaicene, Alūksne, Balvi, Baltinava, Kārsava.

Ape Ludza

Distance: 157 kmDrive time: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Ape to Ludza takes about 2 h 30 min via P45. The distance is 157 km. The straight-line distance is 127 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alūksne, Balvi, Ludza. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 157 km

1 Depart right onto Rīgas iela 139 m
2 Turn left onto Krasta iela 190 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Pasta iela 439 m
4 Continue straight onto Alūksne — Ape 3 km
5 At end of road, turn left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 320 m
6 Turn right onto Alūksne — Ape 20 km
7 At end of road, turn left onto Alūksne — Ape 3 km
8 Continue straight onto Rīgas iela 248 m
9 Turn right onto Rupniecibas iela 911 m
10 Continue straight onto Ganību iela 301 m
11 Turn right onto Helēnas iela 189 m
12 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Helēnas iela 147 m
13 Turn straight onto Jāņkalna iela 2 km

14 Turn slightly right onto Malienas iela 141 m
15 Continue slightly left onto Tālavas iela 985 m
16 Continue straight onto Litene — Alūksne 2 km
17 Keep slightly left onto Litene — Alūksne 24 km
18 Turn left onto Gulbene — Balvi — Viļaka — Krievijas robeža (Vientuļi) 15 km
19 Continue straight onto Stacijas iela 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Partizānu iela 297 m
21 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 2 km
22 Continue straight onto Gulbene — Balvi — Viļaka — Krievijas robeža (Vientuļi) 3 km
23 Turn right onto Dubļeva — Cērpene 23 km
24 At end of road, turn right onto Viļaka — Kārsava 8 km
25 Continue straight onto Viļakas iela 2 km
26 Turn left onto Kārsavas iela 720 m
27 Continue straight onto Viļaka — Kārsava 19 km
28 Continue straight onto Vienības iela 3 km
29 At roundabout, take exit straight 365 m
30 Continue right onto Kārsava — Ludza — Ezernieki 26 km
31 Continue straight onto Tālavijas iela 2 km
32 Continue straight onto Tālavijas iela 85 m
33 Turn right onto Latgales iela 786 m
34 Turn right onto Stroda iela 95 m
35 Arrive right onto Stroda iela

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The return trip from Ludza to Ape covers roughly the same distance, 157 km.

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How far is it from Ape to Ludza?: The distance between Ape and Ludza is 157 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ape to Ludza?: The drive from Ape to Ludza takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Ape to Ludza?: The fastest route from Ape to Ludza covers 157 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Ludza from Ape?: Ludza lies roughly to the south-east of Ape.
Which roads does the route from Ape to Ludza follow?: The drive from Ape to Ludza mainly follows P43, P45, P49.
Which towns do you pass between Ape and Ludza?: Towns on the route from Ape to Ludza include Jaunlaicene, Alūksne, Balvi, Baltinava, Kārsava.

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